Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an entirely white suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Aldous has worked very hard to control his curse. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: Standing 5'11", this man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is black and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Courier. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Average lock.